The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

The construction ingenuity of Athens' Parthenon has enabled it to miraculously survive natural disasters such as earthquakes.

It’s astounding the things they leave lying around in Greece. Our ship has docked in ­Lavrio, southeast of Athens, and I’ve ...

The whereabouts of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic torch meant to be on display at an Athenian Olympics museum remains a mystery.

I’m walking around the Colosseum in Rome, watching hundreds of other tourists doing the same, trying to imagine pivotal ...

By contrast, the Parthenon in Athens sits on top of a 156m ... with cocktail in hand and admire the distant Doric and Ionic columns, just as the Ancient Greeks couldn’t because they had neither ...

A meal at this Greek restaurant is uneven, but it’s a solid option for escaping the overrun tourist spots in Union Square.

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

Start at the top floor Parthenon Gallery ... Originally made up of 34 white marble Doric columns, 15 of which remain, it commands amazing views over the Aegean Sea, which are particularly ...